Category: Travel

COLOGNE, May 04, 2023 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first proposal world-wide for the assessment of the noise generated by air taxis, addressing one of the top societal concerns concerning this new mode of urban transport. The Environmental Protection Technical Specifications (EPTS) are applicable to electric Vertical Take-Off and […]

The Newcastle Airport Terminal Expansion begins this month, with completion scheduled for mid to late 2024. The $110 million project includes significant upgrades, “providing a world-class passenger experience for the region”. The Newcastle Airport Terminal Expansion begins this month, with completion scheduled for mid to late 2024. The $110 million project includes significant upgrades, “providing […]

As part of FTE’s thought leadership efforts, we are partnering with Fast Future on exclusive research into ‘Tomorrow’s Traveller’. Results of the survey will be exclusively previewed by Rohit Talwar, CEO, Fast Future Research, at the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events taking place in Dublin on 23-25 May 2023. In this interview, he shares […]

Perth Airport is looking to partner with a world-class operator for its first hotel development, as part of efforts to “make it easier for all passengers to seamlessly connect between regional, domestic and international destinations”. Concept design by DKO Architecture Perth Airport is looking to partner with a world-class operator for its first hotel development. […]

Aeroporti di Roma, ITA Airways and Trenitalia have launched a new intermodality project – FCO Connect – which focuses on customer experience, innovation and sustainability, while simplifying check-in for passengers. Aeroporti di Roma, ITA Airways and Trenitalia have launched a new intermodality project – FCO Connect – which focuses on customer experience, innovation and sustainability. The […]

Virgin Atlantic is rolling out enhancements across its fleet with a new onboard meal selection for children and a new pack for them to enjoy during their travels, as part of its “commitment to developing the onboard offering”. Virgin Atlantic is rolling out enhancements across its fleet with a new onboard meal selection for children […]

A new autonomous convenience store, Travelwell, has opened at Hong Kong International Airport, operated by Lagardère Travel Retail. The store deploys Artificial Intelligence and computer vision technology to streamline the shopping process. A new autonomous convenience store, Travelwell, has opened at Hong Kong International Airport, operated by Lagardère Travel Retail. It enables passengers to experience […]

In collaboration with Bagpoint, TUI has started offering a home pick-up baggage service. Arjan Kers, General Manager, TUI Netherlands, and Rutger van Beek, CEO and founder, Bagpoint, signed the cooperation agreement. In collaboration with Bagpoint, TUI has started offering a home pick-up baggage service. Bags are collected from home for a fee, taken to the […]

Alaska Airlines has presented a Bombardier Q400 to ZeroAvia that will be retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system in an effort to expand the reach and applicability of zero emissions flight technology. Alaska Airlines has presented a Bombardier Q400 to ZeroAvia that will be retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system in an effort to expand the reach […]

flydubai has unveiled its latest premium business class seat – ‘The Business Suite’ – exclusively for single-aisle aircraft. It will be introduced on the carrier’s newest aircraft this year, “taking comfort onboard to the next level”. flydubai has unveiled its latest premium business class seat, which is designed to offer passengers added comfort, privacy, and […]